ELECT

Thomas Gary

Democrat for State Representative
in the 8th District

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Investing in Our People.
Investing in Our Communities.

Where others see fear, I see hope. I’ve spent my career in public service helping people strengthen their communities—and together, we’ll build a brighter future.

EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS

My Platform

I will fight to make living in Illinois safer and more affordable as the candidate with proven experience.

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Fighting for AFFORDABILITY

  • Affordable, dignified healthcare

  • Housing without crushing debt

  • Better transit across Chicagoland

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Protecting our COMMUNITY

  • Make sure we all pay our fair share

  • Stop lawless arrests & intimidation

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Proven EXPERIENCE

  • Decorated Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy Reserves

  • Government Finance Expert

  • Elected Community Leader

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